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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 9000 grades versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung WB50F

 9000 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus 9000

 WB50F 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB50F

 9000 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 9000 against the WB50F.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (225g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (225 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung WB50F
Also called mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $180